PSG vs Inter Miami: FIFA Club World Cup – News & Lineups
- Lionel Messi will lead Inter Miami against his former club, Paris Saint-Germain, in a highly anticipated FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 match.
- Messi's move to PSG followed a long and storied career with Barcelona.
- PSG, fresh off their first Champions League victory, now boast a youthful squad under the guidance of coach Luis Enrique.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are set to clash with Paris Saint-Germain in a highly-anticipated FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 showdown. This pivotal match,taking place Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta,pits Messi against his former club,adding significant drama to the competition. PSG, fresh from a Champions League victory, faces Inter Miami, who finished strong in their group stages. News Directory 3 delivers the latest updates on team news, including potential lineups and insights into the dynamic between Messi, luis Enrique, and other familiar faces.The game promises a series of reunions and strategic battles. Discover what’s next by following the action!
Messi to Face former Club PSG in Club World Cup Round of 16
Updated June 30, 2025
Lionel Messi will lead Inter Miami against his former club, Paris Saint-Germain, in a highly anticipated FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 match. the game is scheduled for Sunday at 12 p.m. ET (16:00 GMT) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Messi’s move to PSG followed a long and storied career with Barcelona. While he secured domestic titles with the Parisian club, the coveted Champions League title eluded him, leading to his transfer to Inter Miami in 2023.
PSG, fresh off their first Champions League victory, now boast a youthful squad under the guidance of coach Luis Enrique. The match will also see Enrique reunited with former Barcelona players Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets, all now playing for Miami under coach javier Mascherano.
“Luis Enrique is a phenomenon,” Alba said.”I’m excited to see him…but when the ref blows the opening whistle, we’ll try to beat him.” suarez added that Enrique “injected even more” competitive spirit into him.
adding another layer of intrigue, several of Miami’s Barcelona veterans were part of the team that defeated PSG in the 2017 “Remontada,” a Champions League tie where barcelona overcame a 4-0 first-leg deficit with a 6-1 victory in the return match.
PSG enters the match following a 1-0 loss to Botafogo in the group stage. Inter Miami finished second in their group, highlighted by a 2-1 victory against Porto.
Mascherano acknowledged Enrique’s influence, stating, “It will be an honour for me facing a great coach.” He added that Messi is driven when he has “something on his mind.”
Messi himself admitted he “didn’t enjoy” his time at PSG, describing it as “a tough period.”
Regarding team news,Ousmane Dembele is questionable for PSG,while Jordi Alba has returned from injury for Inter Miami. Drake Callender remains sidelined.
Predicted starting lineups:
PSG: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Kvaratskhelia, Ramos, Doue
Inter Miami: Ustari; Weigandt, Aviles, Falcon, Allen; Allende, Redondo, Busquets, Segovia; Messi, Suarez
Form guides (all competitions):
PSG: W-W-W-L-W
Inter Miami: W-W-D-W-D
What’s next
The winner of this match will advance to the Club World Cup quarterfinals. PSG hopes to continue their dominant run after their Champions League victory, while Inter Miami looks to prove their mettle on the international stage with Messi leading the charge.